1 Speciedaler - Christian V Type 1; Year on edge
1670 year| Silver (.875) | 28.83 g | 41.75 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1670 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.83 g |
| Diameter | 41.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Coats of arms of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark on ornate oval shields. Crown of Denmark above. Long cross pattée of Dannebrog behind with collar of the Order of the Elephant below. 15 coats of arms on small oval shields arranged in a circle around, clockwise: Kingdom of the Goths (Jutland), Kingdom of the Wends, Duchy of Schleswig, Duchy of Holstein, Duchy of Stormarn, Duchy of Dithmarschen, County of Oldenburg, County of Delmenhorst, Fehmarn Island, Bornholm Island, Gotland Island, Øsel Island, Faroe Islands, Iceland, and Greenland.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX · SLES · HOL · STOR · DITM · COM · OLD & DELM
Unabridged legend: Dux Slesvici, Holsatiae, Stormariae [et] Dithmarsiae, Comes Oldenburgii et Delmenhorstii. Gotfred Krüger.
Translation: Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn and Dithmarschen, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst.
Edge
Plain or embossed lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETATE - ET - JUSTITIA - ANNO - MDCLXX
Translation: Piety and justice. Year 1670.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Speciedaler coin from Denmark, minted in 1670 during the reign of Christian V, is that it was made with a unique silver alloy that contains 87.5% silver and 12.5% copper. This composition was specifically chosen to create a durable and long-lasting coin that could withstand the wear and tear of frequent use in everyday transactions. Despite being minted over 350 years ago, many of these coins have survived in good condition and are highly sought after by collectors today.
